Once a week I go to my “happy place,” which ironically happens to be a horse stable in…
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Home
They say you once you leave a place, you can never go home again. It’s true. Sometimes…
Shell shocked
Hoards of impatient shoppers and parking lot tensions freak me out as the Christmas shopping season…
Gender bunny
Don’t ask me how I get myself into these situations, but recently I found myself discussing…
The holy grill
If there is one thing I know for sure about my relationship with my husband, the Carpenter,…
My dance card
There is one event in our social calendar that the Carpenter and I don’t miss: the Monster…
Shake your moneymaker
Sometimes you just have to shake your moneymaker – even if it doesn’t make you money…
Happy Daddy’s Day
Fathers everywhere will likely enjoy a fabulous Father’s Day on Sunday and that’s…
Tough as nails
You might not remember this, but when I was a kid there was a Sesame Street skit where a little boy…
My table at Marj’s
I have never been a brave person when it comes to needles, or medical offices for that matter. But…
Building department
The greatest challenge about being in a committed relationship is the fine art of compromise.…
Apple pie
I love fall fair season. It’s impossible to be cranky, unless you are the Carpenter, because…
Polar bears and fish sticks
My favourite animal also happens to be my nickname: polar bear. I’m okay with that. Who…
Art matters
Everyone likes music. Whether it’s country, jazz, opera or good old rock ‘n roll, music…
Riverfest
It’s finally here. Riverfest Elora takes place this weekend and my inner band groupie…